Congratulation on getting your plane flying Ed! It's a great feeling when years of work turn into a first flight.
You might consider reading Lycoming's break in procedure or at least call and talk to Bob, perhaps you already have. Lycoming says to run the engine at 65% minimum, 70-75% is better, for 50hrs or until oil consumption stabilizes. Those power setting are required for proper ring seating. Continentals usually take less than 10hrs to seat the rings and I imagine Lycs are similar.
FWF issues are stressful to deal with during phase 1. Good luck!
You might consider reading Lycoming's break in procedure or at least call and talk to Bob, perhaps you already have. Lycoming says to run the engine at 65% minimum, 70-75% is better, for 50hrs or until oil consumption stabilizes. Those power setting are required for proper ring seating. Continentals usually take less than 10hrs to seat the rings and I imagine Lycs are similar.
FWF issues are stressful to deal with during phase 1. Good luck!
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